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who originally passed down the faith we believe today?
the apostles
Which king allowed the Israelites to return to Jerusalem?
King Cyrus
What is the first Sacrament a person receives to enter the Church?
Baptism
In what year did the Council of Nicaea take place?
325 AD
what is "This Censer" in coptic
tai shori
How many parables of repentance are found in Luke 15?
3
What does the name Macarius mean?
blessed
How many total Sacraments are there in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
7
Who was the emperor that called for the Council?
Constantine
what is "this day" in coptic?
pai eho-oo
In the parable of the lost coin, what does the lamp represent?
the word of God
What did Ezra do when the people sinned by marrying pagans?
he prayed, wept, and asked them to repent
What happens during the Sacrament of Confirmation?
the anointing with Holy Myron oil 36 times
Who was the deacon that defended the faith at the Council of Nicaea?
St. Athanasius
what is "this place" in coptic
"pai ma"
What did Christ mean when He said “The gates of Hades shall not prevail against it”?
the Church will never be defeated by evil
What desert did the cherubim lead St. Macarius to?
the wilderness of Scetis
Which Sacrament gives us the Holy Body and Precious Blood of Christ?
Eucharist
What did Arius falsely teach about Jesus Christ?
that He was created and not equal to the Father?
what is "that land" in coptic?
pe kahi
Why did Jesus tell these parables in Luke 15?
because the Pharisees complained that He ate with sinners
What happened when Macarius was falsely accused in his village?
he forgave the people and quietly left without defending himself
Name the three Sacraments that are not necessary for salvation.
Unction of the Sick, Matrimony, Priesthood
What was the result of the Council of Nicaea?
the excommunication of Arius and the creation of the Creed
what is "those who handle" in coptic?
nee et showt